Gaius (called Caligula), modern cast, fake Sestertius, cf. RIC 40.
Gaius (called Caligula), modern "tourist fake", genuine pieces struck 39-40 AD.,
fake Sestertius (ø 34-35 mm / 14,23 g), cast brass, axes about coin alignment ↑↓ (180°), filed edge,
Obv.: CAESAR DIVI AVG PRO N AVG P M TR P III P P , his laureate head l.,
Rev.: ADLOCVT / S - C / COH in exergue, emperor standing left on low dais, extending hand, addressing five soldiers standing in a line, holding shields and swords; behind the soldiers, four standards; behind the emperor on dais, camp stool.
for genuine pieces cf. RIC I, 111, 40 (R2) ; BN II, 71, 100 ; BMC - ; Coh. 2 (all without S C on rev.) .
soft outlines, no sharp details, low weight (genuine pieces show about 25-32 g.), filed edge to hide the casting seam, S C on reverse, fake patina, rough surface.